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Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

Can't go wrong at 4mil per. He's 25 yrs. old with his size, length, foot speed, jumping ability and skill set. He will be able to work with Roy and get better skills. I really like the 2 of them for the next 4 yrs (better deal then I expected, love the 4 years). I think Ian is the best pick up for the Pacers backup center this off season and I'm not saying this just cause we got him. I've posted him in other thread in the last week or so.

I hope the 4th year is a TO. I like the 3rd year the same, but that's asking too much.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

Man....I am a big fan of both DC and Dahntay, but please chill out people. I don't think I can take much more of this after the Roy/Blazers thread. The core is still intact, and we are adding some much needed size and strength on the interior. Lets see how this all plays out before committing mass suicide.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

I think it's more of acquiring pieces that fit better together as opposed to adding better players. DJ is more a natural PG and is a much better 3pt shooter than DC. Pair him with Lance who likes do penetrate, and you have a backcourt that compliments one another. We seem to be ready to get Gerald Green who will be our backup 3, who likes to get up and down the floor. He's also a better 3pt shooter and slasher than Inferno was, so he should give us some good offense off the bench.

Mahinmi is the agile, athletic, shot blocking big that we've never really had. He can play with Roy or with West and assures us of always being able to have a shot blocking presence inside at all times.

All this BEFORE we even see what other moves we may make. Let's be patient and see how everything looks once we're do e making moves.

We definitely are more versatile right now though.

THIS! Love your post, Ace.

I still would like an inside scorer off the bench, however. New potential candidate:

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

Seriously... thinking about how clutch Collison was in the playoffs. Not to mention, starting most of the season... and we trade him for a back up that's about to turn 26 and has barely played a full season. Neat.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

It was like bizzaro world reading the article off of ESPN's Dallas site where people are allowed to comment, you'd think that the Mavericks just lost Dirk or something the way they talk. I don't get it lol.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

It was like bizzaro world reading the article off of ESPN's Dallas site where people are allowed to comment, you'd think that the Mavericks just lost Dirk or something the way they talk. I don't get it lol.

Probably because dude is better than you think. Just because he isn't a household name people wanna jump off of a bridge.....go for it.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

Seriously... thinking about how clutch Collison was in the playoffs. Not to mention, starting most of the season... and we trade him for a back up that's about to turn 26 and has barely played a full season. Neat.

Not to mention we throw in a solid bench player to sweeten the deal. delightful.

"We've got to be very clear about this. We don't want our players hanging around with murderers," said Larry Bird, Pacers president.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

Probably because dude is better than you think. Just because he isn't a household name people wanna jump off of a bridge.....go for it.

I wasn't dogging him haha, just thought it was funny that as much as people are going crazy on this board there's an equal amount of crazy going on over with the Mavs fans. I don't know much about the guy but i'm not beat up about it like some are .

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

I can't think of any other French guy playing for the Pacers in the past, do any one of you know if there's a precedent.

Glad to see a fellow French guy play for my Pacers, I remember Ian from his early years in France and he showed a lot of potential, I think he still has room to improve so I hope he can contribute for us.

Re: Ian Mahinmi to Indiana

I can't think of any other French guy playing for the Pacers in the past, do any one of you know if there's a precedent.

Glad to see a fellow French guy play for my Pacers, I remember Ian from his early years in France and he showed a lot of potential, I think he still has room to improve so I hope he can contribute for us.